Serrano Ham and Arugula Salad with Pomegranate Salsa

• FAST
• HEALTHY

Ingredients

1. 1 large shallot, minced
2. 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
3. Kosher salt
4. 2 tablespoons pomegranate molasses (see Note)
5. 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
6. Seeds from 1 small pomegranate
7. 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley
8. Freshly ground pepper
9. 1/2 pound arugula, tough stems discarded
10. 6 ounces thinly sliced serrano ham
11. 1/2 pound ricotta salata cheese, cut into 12 thin slices

1. In a medium bowl, mix the shallot with the lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon of salt; let stand for 5 minutes. Whisk in the pomegranate molasses and the olive oil. Stir in the pomegranate seeds and the parsley and season with salt and pepper.
2. Arrange the arugula on a large platter and layer in the serrano ham and ricotta salata. Spoon the pomegranate salsa over the salad and serve.